FINDSPARK COMMUNITY SUCCESS STORIES

Mohammad Bolatero, Digital Marketing / Social Media Intern at Two TreesCommunity member and Hustle Summit Fellow Mohammad found out about the internship at Two Trees through the FindSpark job board. He applied and eventually got the job!

September 29, 2016

Kaila Kane, PR Intern at ASTRSKPR
Hustle Summit Fellow Kaila applied to ASTRSK PR through the FindSpark job board, and was offered an accelerated internship at the company with the potential to become an Assistant Account Executive. She says, "I started participating in FindSpark events/webinars in January, and two months later I can say that I've found a job and am officially moving to New York!"

March 22, 2017

Christina Waterman, Associate Producer for the Shorty Awards
Christina, a Hustle Summit Scholar, used the FindSpark job board to apply for a freelance position at the Shorty Awards and got the job! She was recently brought on full-time.

March 22, 2017

Matthew Reich, Film Marketing Intern at Allied Integrated Marketing
FindSpark member Matthew attended Hustle Summit in New York City, where he met with reps from Allied Integrated Marketing. He was later hired as their newest Film Marketing Intern!

April 4, 2017

Tiffany Hui, Content Manager, Global Emerging Accounts at BrandwatchTiffany attended Hustle Summit in New York City with her sister Melissa, a longtime member and Hustle Summit Fellow. She connected with Brandwatch at the event, and got the job a few months later!

April 4, 2017

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New Kid in Town: How to Network in a New City

You’re in a new city and you don’t know a soul. No sweat, we can teach you how to network! It’s difficult to put yourself out there but if you follow these simple steps, you’ll be making connections in no time.

1. Do your research.

Where are you going? Who are the influencers in the area? What is your new city known for?

These are all things you should know before heading to a new city. Just like going on an interview, you want to know something about the company looking to hire you. It’s the same thing with a new city; check out the Chamber of Commerce and what clubs and associations are local, so you know where to get involved when you get there.

2. Make “friends.”

Social Media is a wonderful tool. Check out LinkedIn for any virtual groups concentrated in your new home. Ask to join and speak up! Explain that you’re new and are looking to meet new people. Afraid to click “connect”? Check out these easy ways to connect with new people on LinkedIn.

3. Get yourself out there.

Step out of your comfort zone and sign up for mixers and networking events held in your new area. These are a great way to meet new people with common interests. Everyone is there for the same reason so don’t be nervous! And if you don’t know the city well, you can always ask your new connections for cool places to go or restaurants to try.

A lot of people use virtual meetups to find events or join online chats to introduce themselves to the area and to people in specific industries. Meetup.com is a perfect way to find local meet ups and events tailored to your specific interests. Take advantage and see what’s out there.

4. Build on your existing network.

Everyone knows a guy who knows a guy. The connections you’ve already made can be helpful.

Ask around and see if anyone from your old city could connect you to anyone in your new city. And you’ll have a built-in icebreaker: “Oh, you know so-and-so? How’d you guys meet?” So smooth.

5. Get to know your neighborhood.

Wander around your new city and get the lay of the land. Try out coffee shops, asks for suggestions on where to go, check out the local scene on Yelp. It’ll help you get to know local places and make you feel at home faster.

6. Get involved.

Check out ways to work in your new neighborhood. Volunteer at local events, support local charities, you never know who you could meet! Become a part of your community by getting involved, there are so many opportunities right in your back yard. Keep an eye out for local festivities you’d be interested in. It’s a great way to meet people who have the same interests as you.

Did you just move to a new city? Do you have any new networking tips? Let us know in the comments below!

About FindSpark

FindSpark is a community dedicated to setting up young professionals for career success and connecting employers to top, diverse young professional talent.

Since forming in 2011, FindSpark has become the largest Meetup group for interns and recent grads in the country, hosting over 250 events for more than 25,000 members.

FindSpark is proud to be a certified Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE).

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